Red Cross Disaster Relief Run
Page Creator: Marc Kowalski
Event: Twin Cities Marathon
Event Starts: Oct 2, 2005
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About my nonprofit:
American Red Cross - St Paul, MN Chapter
The American Red Cross of the St. Paul Area provides relief for victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and cope with emergencies.
Fundraising target: $5,000
So far I have raised: $3,552.40
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My personal message:
Thank you for visiting my Personal Fundraising Page I am raising money for The American Red Cross helping thousands of people affected by disasters like the recent Hurricane Katrina. This is my second marathon. I ran the TC Marathon last year with my brother Tim. We finished together hand in hand at a time of 5:19. This years goal is 3:59. Tim unfortunately will not be running this year. He had run the TC Marathon in 1992 at a time of 4:20 and his second marathon last year which he vowed to be his last.
I have been training a bit more than last year and at least know now that I can finish. To run an hour & twenty minutes faster is bitter sweet in my opinion. Of course the pace needs to be faster but I will be exercising for a lot less time. That is the current motivating factor anyway.
Come out Sunday October 2 and cheer me on. I could not believe all of the people and the fun, music, food, & beverages that was being had at last years marathon. We start @ 8 am at he Metrodome and end at the Capital in St Paul. I will be wearing a white shirt with a Red Cross (often mistaken as an official first aid guy by runners & spectators).
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to my fundraising efforts.

I totally appreciate your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too! Sincerely, Marc R. Kowalski 9/3/05 update: Completed 17 miles in 2:58 and felt pretty good. Conditions were great - approx 62 degrees around 9 am. Training run was around Lake Calhoun, Harriet, Isles then Calhoun & Harriet again. Goo works ! 9/10/05 update: Completed 18 miles in 3:11. A little warmer today - almost 80 by end of run (11am). I am soo ready for the big day I can hardly wait. Training will be a little less intense from here on out. See you all Oct 2nd on the course ! 9/30/05 update: Pasta, hot tub, water, rest... these are a few of my favorite things. Tick tock... Hello Everyone - I made it ! I thought I had updated this but it must not have saved... anywhoo, I lost my bet with brother Tim but beat my last years time by 30 minutes. Clock time was 4hrs 51 mins. and chip time was 4 hrs 45 mins. I will send out an email w/ details soon. Thanks again to all of you who supported me in the TC Marathon and my goal to raise money for The Red Cross ! Sincerely, Marc Kowalski

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Michele Vierling 9/30/2005 $25.00 Marki Mark-What a selfless thing to do! Good luck!!! Shell Shell 
Anonymous 9/29/2005 $25.00  
Layt-man 9/29/2005 $100.00 Fire up Kwal! You will be awesome!  
Nel 9/28/2005 $25.00 See you at the Summit! 
Stacy Bee 9/28/2005 $25.00 Good Luck....I believe in you 
Betsy 9/28/2005 $25.00 Congrats, Mark - best wishes for a successful run! 
Tom Jenson 9/28/2005 $26.20 i liked the $ a mile ideal! 
Joan & Dick Niemiec 9/27/2005 $100.00  
Anonymous 9/26/2005 $25.00  
David Therkelsen 9/26/2005 $50.00 To a great friend of American Red Cross, who understands that life truly is a marathon. All best. 
IslandView Resort 9/23/2005 $100.00 Way to go Mark!!! Come Visit again! 
Holly Hamdorf 9/21/2005 $50.00 Put Pam on the finish line and you'll exceed your goal! Good luck! 
Anonymous 9/14/2005 $50.00  
B 9/12/2005 $50.00 I'm "behind" you B, pass the goo! 
Linda Pelon 9/12/2005 $25.00 I'm very proud of you Marc - Your a great brother! 
kris 9/12/2005 $50.00 Good luck, Marc!! 
Hyun Jung Kay (Karen Davis Friend) 9/9/2005 $10.00 Thank you so much for doing this. Enjoy the Run! 
Anonymous 9/9/2005 $50.00  
Marti Mahoney-Peterson 9/9/2005 $50.00  
Sandy Jackson 9/9/2005 $50.00 Go Marc Go!! Best wishes for achieving your desired time!! Sandy & Rick 
Kyle Watkins 9/9/2005 $150.00 Remember, we're going on Rob's boat Oct 1. 
Daniel Getsch 9/9/2005 $50.00 Marc, Amy & I are happy you're running again this year, and for a great cause. Good Luck!!! 
Marie 9/9/2005 $500.00  
Sarah Hodge 9/9/2005 $25.00 I can't even run ONE mile - you amaze me! Good luck Marc! 
Anonymous 9/9/2005 $25.00  
Marie Michel 9/8/2005 $50.00  
Julie Weber 9/7/2005 $100.00  
Anonymous 9/7/2005 $50.00  
Karen and Stan Hokanson 9/7/2005 $26.20 A dollar a mile! All you have to do is finish!!  
Chris & Deb 9/7/2005 $50.00 Good Luck!! 
gp 9/6/2005 $50.00 Just follow the pallino. 
Anonymous 9/6/2005 $50.00  
Don Park 9/6/2005 $200.00 Go Mark Go - run like the wind 
Joel and Melissa 9/5/2005 $25.00 Good luck Marc! This is a great cause! 
Heather from outstate 9/3/2005 $25.00 Way to go, Marc! 
Greg 9/3/2005 $50.00  
Shelly Smith 9/2/2005 $25.00 Run Forest, Run! 
anonymous 9/2/2005 $100.00 I admire your dedication, Mark 
Karen Davis 9/2/2005 $25.00 We run with you in Spirit, What a great way to support Marc & the Hurricane Victims Go Marc! 
Pooky 9/2/2005 $500.00 Way to go Marc - we will be thinking of you!! 
John Picha 9/2/2005 $60.00 For a good cause, they really need the money now!! 
P7 9/1/2005 $25.00 Go for it....you can do it!! 
Mary O'Brien Tyrrell 9/1/2005 $25.00  
Gerry Bell 9/1/2005 $100.00 Run Marci Run!! 
Anonymous 9/1/2005 $100.00  
Anonymous 9/1/2005 $25.00  
mark kraemer 9/1/2005 $100.00 I could walk it in 5 hours and 19 minutes. Try to do better this time!  
* Total raised online: $3,422.40
Amount raised offline: $130.00
Grand Total: $3,552.40
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